David Luiz has praised Chelsea's 'philosophy' after linking up with N'Golo Kante to seal a 1-0 win for Maurizio Sarri's Blues at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Kante, a World Cup winner with France last summer, has been deployed in a more advanced position on the right side of midfield by Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea.
He netted his third Premier League goal of the season at Selhurst Park as Chelsea ended Palace's three-match unbeaten run to move five points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal in the battle for Champions League qualification.
Chelsea breached the Palace defences early in the second half, as Luiz stepped forwards into midfield with the ball.
The Brazil defender spotted Kante's run and found him with a lofted pass, which the France midfielder chested down and shot left-footed under Guaita.
In Pictures | Crystal Palace vs Chelsea | 30/12/2018
Following the win, Luiz told Sky Sports: "It is never easy to play here or control it here especially when they play long balls but we did well.
"We could have scored early but they also did a great match defensively which is why it was so difficult.
"[The goal was about] the connection, about training every day and understanding the philosophy.
"I just tried to put the ball in and time it for his run."
Matchwinner Kante told Sky Sports: "It is a move I have tried in training.
"It doesn't work many times but David (Luiz) gave me a good ball and I am happy to score with my left foot and help the team win. It was all about the pass."
